ADHS Awards $9.2M to Accelerate Nursing Degrees for UArizona College of Nursing Master’s Students Feb. 2, 2023 The grant will enable the University of Arizona College of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing program to address Arizona's dire nurse shortage. Read more Image
Health Sciences Black Faculty on Diversity, Inspiring Change Feb. 2, 2023 Pioneering Black faculty reflect on their impact on UArizona Health Sciences, advocating for others. Read more Image
Should you be worried about infection from eye drops? Feb. 2, 2023 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently urged consumers to stop using EzriCare after it was linked to bacterial infections. The Washington Post
How quickly does COVID immunity fade? What scientists know Feb. 2, 2023 New evidence suggests that ‘hybrid’ immunity, the result of both vaccination and a bout of COVID-19, can provide partial protection against reinfection for at least eight months. Nature
Type 2 diabetics struggle to get Ozempic as others use it for weight loss Feb. 1, 2023 A medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes has been in short supply for months because people who do not have diabetes are using the drug to take advantage of its weight-loss side effect. KOLD/KMSB-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Key to healthier employees might be quieter or louder office space: study Feb. 1, 2023 A recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Arizona and Kansas suggest that working at a busy coffee shop may be healthier than doing so in a quiet office. ANI (India)
What is Valley fever? Fungal infection from the Southwest may spread with climate change. Feb. 1, 2023 Studies show variable weather caused by climate change could spread Valley fever to other parts of the country. USA Today
Valley Fever sparks fears as experts warn deadly fungal infection that kills 1 in 100 sufferers may spread to 17 states Feb. 1, 2023 A story about Valley fever mentions that researchers at the in the College of Medicine – Tucson have developed a vaccine that’s highly effective in dogs and references information from the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence. The U.S. Sun
UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Program to Expand, Diversify Research Workforce in Aging Studies Jan. 31, 2023 A National Institutes of Health-funded program will prepare undergraduate students for postgraduate education, paving the way for careers in research. Read more Image
